Faecal waste pollutes drinking water in Mexico’s Yucatan, Greenpeace says

The report suggests a nearby pig farm or municipal wastewater could be the source of contamination.Faecal bacteria are contaminating water in wells and sinkholes in Mexico’s Yucatan state, which are a vital source of drinking water, according to a report by Greenpeace, a global environmental organisation.The report, published on Tuesday, said nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater were likely sources of the pollution in the southeastern coastal state.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Mexico prison clash in strife-torn Sinaloa state leaves 10 deadlist 2 of 3How AI is helping Mexico detect breast cancer earlierlist 3 of 3Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on recordend of list“A range of chemical and microbiological indicators reveal a complex mosaic of severe, localised organic pollution,” it said.Greenpeace called for an immediate moratorium on new industrial livestock operations and farm expansions in the peninsular state, which was once home to the ancient Maya civilisation.With no above-ground rivers, groundwater is the Yucatan’s only freshwater source, and the area’s porous limestone bedrock lets pollutants quickly seep into the aquifer.Laboratory res...